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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
TerraCycle acquired a universal waste recycler; Sage Sustainable Electronics acquired a repair and refurbishment company; Environmental 360 Solutions acquired multiple Canadian businesses.
Updated Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SJI Renewable Energy VenturesSJI’s flagship RNG facility earns 2024 Energy Vision Leadership Award
An RNG facility wins an award for turning food waste into energy, highlighting its role in cutting CO2 and driving decarbonization.
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Athens Services set to receive LA recycling contract potentially worth $87M
The proposed five-year deal, which includes possible extensions, would cover the processing of 450 tons per day of residential recyclables. If approved, it would end years of short-term agreements with the major local company.
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Reworld to close Oregon facility, further limiting West Coast incinerator presence
Reworld sent a letter to local officials informing them of its plan to close a facility in Marion County. It comes shortly after the company also made public plans to close its last mass burn facility in California.
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NASA’s new space odyssey: Tackling waste in space
The LunaRecycle challenge offers $3 million for projects that can successfully recycle materials on the surface of the moon. The agency hopes projects will also help to advance recycling on Earth.
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Solarcycle reaches panel recycling agreement with Runergy Alabama
Solarcycle will both recycle Runergy’s decommissioned panels and provide the manufacturer with glass for new panels via its Georgia facility, which is slated to open in 2026.
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Landfill expansions advance for WIN Waste and Casella, while GFL delays plans
State officials recently approved key steps for landfill expansions in Ohio, Maine and elsewhere. Meanwhile, a Republic Services subsidiary is facing a lawsuit in California.
Updated Oct. 15, 2024 -
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How2Recycle doesn’t want to abandon the chasing arrows
Consumer comprehension data played a central role in how How2Recycle redesigned its instructional label, leaders of the process explained. But potential restrictions in California pose a challenge.
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WM-Stericycle acquisitionUrbaser to acquire Stericycle’s assets in Spain, Portugal
The deal comes as WM is still set to acquire Stericycle in the coming months. A Canadian antitrust review is still pending.
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State resources boost zero waste efforts in Massachusetts and Colorado
Speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference discussed how strong state and local partnerships can help leverage funding and technical assistance that may not often be accessible to smaller communities.
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From schools to stadiums: Tips for zero waste at large venues
Speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference last week discussed ways to incorporate reusable products in places where people gather, displacing a single-use status quo.
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Clorox says 2023 cyberattack hurt progress on 2030 plastic, waste reduction goals
Data shows the company stagnated on lowering virgin material and upping PCR in packaging. It also disclosed the estimated potential costs from extended producer responsibility policies.
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Coalition in EPR-friendly British Columbia reports increased collection volumes in 2023
Stewardship Agencies of British Columbia said residents are recycling more beverage containers and batteries than before. The coalition aims to increase collection rates on more items through coordinated programs.
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Terex completes $2B purchase of Environmental Solutions Group
The deal valued Environmental Solutions Group, which includes brands like Heil and Soft-Pak, at 8.4 times its expected earnings for the year. Terex noted expected growth in the refuse vehicle market as one of its motivations.
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Deep DiveInside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic
Polylactic acid has been around for decades, but it only became popular as an option for compostable packaging more recently. While some environmental groups question its credentials, the packaging sector expects demand to grow.
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Reworld to shut down California’s last MSW incinerator
The decision to close the Stanislaus County facility comes two years after California removed incentives for jurisdictions to route their waste to incineration. Reworld said it will focus on business opportunities elsewhere.
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Q&ANWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation
Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.
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Nation’s largest curbside organics collection program rolls out across New York City
The New York City Sanitation Department will now collect food waste from residents in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island after previously rolling out the service to Brooklyn and Queens.
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NYC market continues to consolidate, leading to new questions for waste zone system
Waste Connections’ purchase of a fellow awardee has left potential openings for competitors after it exceeded a 15-zone threshold. Meanwhile, Interstate Waste is buying up haulers, and others could become subcontractors.
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Recology SF corruption investigationRecology has satisfied requirements of San Francisco deferred prosecution agreement, DOJ says
The federal government is seeking to close out a three-year agreement that stemmed from the company’s role in a major public corruption scandal. Two executives have been sentenced and multiple others have left the company.
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NYC commercial waste reformKey stories from the New York commercial waste reform saga
The multiyear push to implement a nonexclusive franchise system has been tumultuous and complex. Follow along with Waste Dive’s in-depth coverage.
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Recycling industry eyes export improvements after port strike resolution
Ports important to recycled commodities trade are expected to reopen now that a labor strike is tentatively resolved, but some residual logistics and commodity price impacts could linger due to backlogs.
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Treasury’s missing RNG credit guidance, plus news from Opal Fuels and more
The federal agency has yet to provide guidance on potentially lucrative tax credits passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Nevertheless, companies like WM and Opal Fuels continued to progress on new projects.
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LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan
LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.
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Reworld to get new minority owner as EQT strikes deal with GIC
The transaction would increase the stake of investor GIC, which manages the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund. It would also infuse Reworld’s growth plans with fresh capital, executives said.
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What’s next now that California’s EPR for textiles law has passed
CalRecycle is expected to start working on regulations early next year. Recycling and waste groups say the law should divert more textiles, which can be problematic to process, into reuse or repair end markets instead of landfills.
